Three things to know today
- IDC: Digital Parity and SMB predictions
https://channellife.co.nz/story/idc-unveils-key-tech-investment-trends-for-future-enterprise
- PC Shipments are up, but the news isn’t great
https://www.channelpartnerinsight.com/news/4021629/pc-market-logs-growth-decade-q3-canalys
https://www.zdnet.com/article/pc-shipments-climb-in-q3-gartner-and-idc-report/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/12/technology/laptops-schools-digital-divide.html
AND
- Microsoft’s new remote work policy
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/9/21508964/microsoft-remote-work-from-home-covid-19-coronavirus
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